Summer 2026
Summer Camps for Kids in Newburgh, NY
Hands-on STEM and art camps for youth ages 7–14.
Hands-on STEM and art camps for youth ages 7–14.
Newburgh Creates offers hands-on summer camps for kids ages 7–14 in Newburgh, New York. Our camps bring together making, robotics, coding, game design, and civic thinking — giving young people the tools, space, and mentorship to build real things and solve real problems. Every camp is led by experienced instructors in our fully equipped studio at 10 Carpenter Avenue.
Multi-week immersive programs running each summer. Small class sizes, real projects, and dedicated instructors — all skill levels welcome.
A hands-on making and design summer camp where youth ages 7–14 learn to turn ideas into real, physical objects. Students ideate, sketch, prototype, and build using professional-grade tools and materials. They graduate with a tangible portfolio of original work. BUILDLab develops design thinking, material literacy, and creative problem-solving skills.
Making & Design · Ages 7–14 Learn More →
Our robotics summer camp for kids ages 7–14 in Newburgh, NY. Students design and build robots from scratch, learning how sensors, motors, mechanical systems, and programming logic work together. ROBOLab builds the engineering and computational thinking skills that lead into our competitive FIRST LEGO League and FIRST Tech Challenge teams.
Robotics · Ages 7–14 Learn More →
A summer camp rooted in Newburgh itself. Youth ages 7–14 examine real challenges facing their city and use design tools to propose solutions. CITYLab develops empathy, civic awareness, and advocacy skills — all while giving students a deeper connection to the community they live in.
Civic Design · Ages 7–14 Learn More →
An introductory coding summer camp for kids ages 7–14 in Newburgh, NY. Students learn to code using Scratch and Python through creative projects that build logical thinking, sequencing, and problem-solving skills. No prior experience needed — Junior Coding Lab is designed for first-time coders.
Coding · Ages 7–14 Learn More →
A summer game design camp for kids ages 7–14. Students learn the mechanics behind their favorite games — then make their own. GAMINGLab covers narrative design, level building, character development, UI basics, and interactive storytelling.
Game Design · Ages 7–14 Learn More →All summer camps are open to youth ages 7–14 in Newburgh and the Hudson Valley. Enrollment is managed through AfterSchoolHQ, where you can view current schedules, availability, and session dates.
Scholarships and free enrollment options are available. No young person is turned away due to cost — contact us and we'll work something out.
Our summer camps serve youth ages 7–14. All programs are open to that full age range.
All camps take place at our studio at 10 Carpenter Avenue in Newburgh, New York (12550).
Yes. Scholarships and free enrollment options are available for every program. No child is turned away due to cost.
Enrollment is handled through AfterSchoolHQ. You can also contact us at info@newburghcreatesfoundation.org or call 845-244-6559 for assistance.
Each camp focuses on different skills — from design thinking and fabrication (BUILDLab) to robotics and programming (ROBOLab) to coding (Junior Coding Lab) to civic design (CITYLab). All camps emphasize hands-on learning, creative problem-solving, and collaboration.
No. All skill levels are welcome. Our instructors meet each student where they are.
Looking for year-round programs? Newburgh Creates also offers after-school robotics, competitive FIRST LEGO League, FIRST Tech Challenge, and more during the school year.
View All Programs →Newburgh Creates Foundation, Inc. is the 501(c)(3) nonprofit that funds everything you see here — instructor time, materials, equipment, and scholarships that keep enrollment free for families who need it most. When you give to the Foundation, you're directly powering Newburgh Creates programs.
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